And it was a really sweet bass! I haven't seen any mention of a 5 string in the works, but when asked, the guy at GC told me they'd go for about 25% more (This of course was no more than blowing smoke up you-know-where, as I have done some research and found there's no mention of a fiver Aero in Fender's literature). Still, it's an interesting variation of the J bass, with a P pickup and a contoured bound body. The dotless neck gives the bass a nice clean look. Check 'em out! I gotta say I've been impressed with Fenders recently. I like some of their mexi stuff better than a couple of US models I used to own. Glad to know they're finally getting it. (With the competition they have, they really can't afford not to)
Ya, I played one the other day. It was cool because it was a fender that did not way 78 pounds, but it lacked the typical fender sound. It really did not have any growl... lots of grind... no growl. I would not buy one... maybe as a semi-beater/back up bass, but I was not impressed enough to make it a main axe.
I thought it was a little bit of a let down. I love the look of the Aerodyne, but I don't like the fact that it's basswood and the neck and hardware are the exact same as an MIM! What's up with that? That hardware is the crapity-crap. Such a nice looking body-design and great ergonomics deserves better. I think they kind of dropped the ball on the Aerodyne. The pickups aren't the greatest either and the name sounds too much like a certain plastic bass made by Ibanez. Just my opinion.
That's the one of which I couldn't think of the name the other day. I like it. It sounded good to my ears, the price is low, and you can always swap out the knobs. The body binding is classy. Yes sir, I like it.
Ah, I didn't know about the basswood and now that you mentioned it, the tuners did look like they came off an Affinity bass. I guess I was won over by the design and the feel of the bass. I still think they're putting out some good stuff, though.
Yeah, I still love Fender. I was just a little let down because I did find it to be a strikingly good looking bass (dare I say.....sexy ) and wanted to like it really bad. Oh well, maybe they'll come out with an "Aerodyne Deluxe". I'd gladly pay a few hundred more if it was made of alder or maple-topped-mahogany and had nice hardware and pickups.
i thought it was a decent bass,i liked the different kind of volume and tone knobs pretty hip,i have a japanese p-j bass so i dont think i will be getting another one which is what this bass is is a p/j bass special w/ a jazz body as opposed to a p-bass body NO?if i'm gonna spend 600.00$ on a fender its gonnas be a 62 re-issue j/bass
Check out the overseas versions of the Aerodyne. Red or with a pickguard... Fender Japan Aerodyne Options
Err, guys? Sorry to hijack but there's at least two other threads about this... And yes, it is a sweeeeet bass!
